Creative Writing Paris

From TexteToy - Atelier d'écriture et Open Mic de Lectures

A weekly writing session brought to you by Paris Lit Up. Every Sunday morning, we get together at Neuvième Sauvage for two hours of writing. There are no exercises, workshops or assigned prompts. The idea is simply to have a regular time and place to sit down, work on whatever you’re writing, and do it in the company of other writers. Bring whatever you’re working on—fiction, poetry, nonfiction, a screenplay, an essay, or anything else—and whatever you like to write with. Laptops, tablets, notebooks and pens are all welcome. From 10:00 to 12:00, we write. There’s no pressure to share your work or talk about what you’re writing during the session. You can simply grab a coffee, find a seat and get some words down. Neuvième Sauvage also has good coffee and some nice breakfast options if you’d like something while you write. At 12:00, once the two hours of writing are over, those who want to stick around are invited to share what they’ve been working on. You can read something aloud, talk a little about what you’ve been writing, or just listen. Other participants are welcome to offer some light feedback, and it’s also a chance to chat and socialise after the morning’s writing. The Sunday Writing Sessions are free to attend. Neuvième Sauvage 20 Rue Gérando, 75009 Paris Sundays, 10:00–12:00 When you arrive, go up two levels. You’ll find us on the top floor. All genres and levels of experience are welcome. For more information: info@parislitup.com

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Atelier pratique - Nourrir sa plume

Sat, Oct 3, 1:00 PM

From Libre d'écrire !

Chaque séance part d'une proposition qui titille l'imaginaire, histoire de vous surprendre vous-même ; cette proposition est également, à chaque fois, l'occasion d'aborder une technique qui vous donnera au fur et à mesure une boîte à outils. On vient écrire pour le plaisir de voir ce qui sort — parfois n'importe quoi, parfois un petit bijou, toujours quelque chose "d'à vous". Animé par un auteur-comédien publié, primé, qui a donc déjà survécu à ses propres pages blanches ! Séance d'essai gratuite, pour tester avant de vous engager corps et stylo. Débutant tétanisé devant une feuille vierge ? Ecrivain qui cherche un nouveau souffle ? Tout le monde est bienvenu, personne n'est jugé, et on alimente son écriture et son projet. Envie de venir voir ? Écrivez-nous — c'est déjà un bon début. \*\* ESSAI GRATUIT \*\*

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TexteToy - Atelier d'écriture, Open Mic Littéraire- Paris

Sun, Oct 11, 3:00 PM

Le dimanche TexteToy est de retour sur le bateau El Alamein le 11 octobre prochain 🔥🔥🔥 \- Pour vous inscrire gratuitement à la scène ouverte de lectures\, vous pouvez aller directement sur le lien "Eventbrite" affiché sur notre profil\. Après votre inscription\, nous vous demandons de partager vos créations par mail à Textetoy\.eros@gmail\.com\. Cela nous permet de mieux préparer notre scène et d’assurer la fluidité des interventions\. Et bien sûr\, lors de votre inscription\, vous devez accepter la charte "TexteToy"\, afin que nous puissions partager ce moment tous ensemble en tant nous\-mêmes\! \- Pour vous inscrire à l'atelier d'écriture qui nous accompagnera le 11 octobre\, vous pouvez prendre contact avec les animatrices de l'atelier\, "Les pouvoirs de l'écriture": [@mangouinistan](https://www.instagram.com/mangouinistan/) et [@amphi_public](https://www.instagram.com/amphi_public/). \- Cette année\, nous allons avoir la chance d'inviter des artistes \- poétes\, musiciens\, slameurs\, théâtreux\, etc \- à venir partager et tester leurs créations dans un cadre d'écoute bienveillante\. Cela va certainement enrichir nos univers intérieurs et littéraires\. Le 11 octobre\, nous avons la chance d'ouvrir notre scène au poète Antoine Paris\. \- L’entrée du public est libre \- venez avec vos amis\, connaissances\, famille\, collègues\. Tout se passe dans la cale du Bateau El Alamein\. 10 port de la Gare \(au pied de la Bibliothèque nationale de France\, quai François\-Mauriac\)\, dans le 13ème arrondissement de Paris\. En embarquant sur le Bateau El Alamein pour un dimanche TexteToy, nous allons pouvoir voguer à travers une diversité de mondes littéraires. Nous vous attendons avec impatience ! 💫⭐️🪐 Lien d'inscription: [Texte -Toy - Scène ouverte Tickets, Multiple dates | Eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.fr/e/texte-toy-scene-ouverte-tickets-1988493391262?aff=oddtdtcreator) Suivez - nous sur Instagram: [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/textetoy/)

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Sunday Writing Session

[THE DISSIDENT SALON] POETRY, PROSE AND PROVOCATION - with Aslam Khan

Tue, Oct 6, 6:00 PM

From The Dissident Club

4.5

We know & love Aslam Khan around the Dissident Club for his beautiful music, and we can’t wait to spend a whole evening with his poetry! Join us on Tuesday for the Dissident Salon, featuring Aslam Khan and his words, spoken and sung. As always, we’ll have space for you behind the mic to share your words, too. Open mic signups start at 20h, first set at 21h. See you there! 📍The Dissident Club, 58 Rue Richer 75009 🕗Signups at 20h. First set at 21h. 🍺 Entrance is free, drink purchase required. ABOUT THE DISSIDENT SALON The Dissident Salon is a weekly gathering for poets, writers and provocateurs, in keeping with the rich history of international literary salons in Paris and the Dissident Club’s mission as a home for dissidents worldwide. As usual, the salon features a guest performer, followed by an open mic for local writers to share their work. This season, we’ll introduce an additional generative writing workshop one Tuesday a month, as an expansion of our communal creative space. We’ll see you at the microphone! 🕗 When: Every Tuesday, 20h – 23h, starting 1 Sept. 2026. Signups start at 20h, first set at 21h 📍Where: The Dissident Club, 58 Rue Richer 75009

Right Bank Writers’ Group — French-to-English Translation Workshop

Sat, Oct 31, 3:00 PM

A literary translation workshop brought to you by Paris Lit Up. On the last Saturday of every month, the Right Bank Writers’ Group turns its attention to the art — and occasional impossibility — of translating French into English. Together, we’ll work on a French-language text and explore the different ways it might live in English. We’ll compare choices, discuss tone, rhythm, meaning and style, and tackle those words and expressions that never seem to have one perfect translation. This is a collaborative workshop: there isn’t necessarily one “correct” answer, and the discussion is as important as the finished translation. You do not need to be a professional translator to join us. Writers, translators, language lovers and anyone curious about the relationship between French and English are welcome. Bring something to write with. Any texts or materials needed for the session will be provided. La Chope des Compagnons 86 Quai de l’Hôtel de Ville, Paris Saturdays, 16:00–18:00 (4pm–6pm) The workshop costs 5€, which helps Paris Lit Up cover the cost of renting the space. For more information: info@parislitup.com

From Open mic & Atelier d'écriture - Paris - TexteToy

Open Mic Littéraire - Atelier d'écriture - Paris -

Sun, Oct 11, 3:00 PM

Le dimanche TexteToy est de retour sur le bateau El Alamein le 11 octobre prochain 🔥🔥🔥 \- Pour vous inscrire gratuitement à la scène ouverte de lectures\, vous pouvez aller directement sur le lien "Eventbrite" affiché sur notre profil\. Après votre inscription\, nous vous demandons de partager vos créations par mail à Textetoy\.eros@gmail\.com\. Cela nous permet de mieux préparer notre scène et d’assurer la fluidité des interventions\. Et bien sûr\, lors de votre inscription\, vous devez accepter la charte "TexteToy"\, afin que nous puissions partager ce moment tous ensemble en tant nous\-mêmes\! \- Pour vous inscrire à l'atelier d'écriture qui nous accompagnera le 11 octobre\, vous pouvez prendre contact avec les animatrices de l'atelier\, "Les pouvoirs de l'écriture"\. \(Demandez nous plus d'information sur les modalités d'inscription\)\. \- Cette année\, nous allons avoir la chance d'inviter des artistes \- poétes\, musiciens\, slameurs\, théâtreux\, etc \- à venir partager et tester leurs créations dans un cadre d'écoute bienveillante\. Cela va certainement enrichir nos univers intérieurs et littéraires\. Le 11 octobre\, nous avons la chance d'ouvrir notre scène au poète Antoine Paris\. \- L’entrée du public est libre \- venez avec vos amis\, connaissances\, famille\, collègues\. Tout se passe dans la cale du Bateau El Alamein\. 10 port de la Gare \(au pied de la Bibliothèque nationale de France\, quai François\-Mauriac\)\, dans le 13ème arrondissement de Paris\. En embarquant sur le Bateau El Alamein pour un dimanche TexteToy, nous allons pouvoir voguer à travers une diversité de mondes littéraires. Nous vous attendons avec impatience ! 💫⭐️🪐 Lien d'inscription: [Texte -Toy - Scène ouverte Tickets, Multiple dates | Eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.fr/e/texte-toy-scene-ouverte-tickets-1988493391262?aff=oddtdtcreator) Suivez - nous sur Instagram: [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/textetoy/) (D’autres participants sont également inscrits en dehors de Meetup et s’ajoutent à ceux affichés ici)

Right Bank Writers’ Group — Writing Exercise Workshop

Sat, Oct 3, 2:00 PM

From Ready-Set-Write in Paris (The original!)

A creative writing workshop brought to you by Paris Lit Up. On the first Saturday of every month, the Right Bank Writers’ Group gets together to write, experiment and see where a prompt might take us. During the workshop, we’ll work through a variety of creative writing exercises exploring things like character, dialogue, description, voice, structure and storytelling. Some exercises might last just a few minutes, while others give you more time to develop an idea. There’s no pressure to produce something polished — the aim is to write, experiment and try things out. There will also be opportunities to share what you’ve written with the group if you’d like to. Whether you write fiction, poetry, nonfiction or something that doesn’t quite fit into a category, you’re welcome. No preparation or existing work is required. Just bring a notebook and a pen. No laptops or tablets. The workshop costs 5€, which helps Paris Lit Up cover the cost of renting the space. Cash and card accepted. La Chope des Compagnons 86 Quai de l’Hôtel de Ville, Paris Saturdays, 16:00–18:00 (4pm–6pm) All genres and levels of experience are welcome. For more information: info@parislitup.com

4 attendees

Ready-Set-Write Saturday edition (IN-PERSON)

Sat, Oct 3, 8:00 AM

4.9

Hello writers, we are happy to meet you in our new permanent home: Bohème Coworking, located at 21 rue Sedaine in the 11th arrondissement. When you arrive, just tell the friendly folks at La Boheme reception that you are with the writing group. They will give you a little wooden knick-knack with the wifi codes and a number that they use to determine the cost based on time spent (it's 3,80 € per hour, paid at the end). ***Now, about Ready-Set-Write! ..*.** Ready Set Write! is a regular meeting of motivated writers who grab a beverage, then shut up and write. ***What it is:*** An opportunity for writers to get together and do short, intense bursts of writing. We write for 45-ish minutes, take a 15 minute break, rinse & repeat. ***What it is NOT:*** neither a forum for critiquing each other's work, nor shameless self-promoting your projects or groups. You pay for the time you spend, and have access to coffee, tea, and wifi. **AND FINALLY ...** * Register in advance, and only if you will join us in-person. * Update your RSVP if you cannot make it. * Please be respectful and considerate with our writing colleagues. ***Stay tuned for location updates!*** [Events in Paris, FR](https://www.meetup.com/find/fr--paris/)

2 attendees

Right Bank Writers’ Group — Feedback Workshop

Sat, Oct 10, 2:00 PM

A writers’ feedback workshop brought to you by Paris Lit Up. Bring something you’ve been working on — prose, poetry, fiction, nonfiction, or anything in between — and get thoughtful feedback from fellow writers. Each writer gets a 20-minute slot, divided between reading their work aloud and receiving feedback from the group. How you divide your time is up to you — as a guide, 1,000 words takes around eight minutes to read aloud. If you’d like to share your work: • Bring at least 10 printed copies for the group. • All genres are welcome. • Reading slots are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. • If there isn’t enough time for everyone to read, those who miss out will be given priority at the next feedback workshop. You don’t have to bring your own work to take part. Readers, listeners and thoughtful critics are equally welcome. La Chope des Compagnons 86 Quai de l’Hôtel de Ville, Paris Saturdays, 16:00–18:00 (4pm–6pm) The workshop costs 5€, which helps Paris Lit Up cover the cost of renting the space. Cash and card accepted. For more information: info@parislitup.com

From Ready-Set-Write in Paris (The original!)

Ready-Set-Write Lazy Sunday edition (IN-PERSON): 11:00 Start Time

Sun, Oct 4, 9:00 AM

4.9

Hello writers, we are happy to meet you in our writing home: Bohème Coworking, located at 21 rue Sedaine in the 11th arrondissement. When you arrive, just tell the friendly folks at La Boheme reception that you are with the writing group. They will give you a little wooden knick-knack with the wifi codes and a number that they use to determine the cost based on time spent (it's 3,80 € per hour, paid at the end). ***Now, about Ready-Set-Write! ..*.** Ready Set Write! is a regular meeting of motivated writers who grab a beverage, then shut up and write. ***What it is:*** An opportunity for writers to get together and do short, intense bursts of writing. We write for 45-ish minutes, take a 15 minute break, rinse & repeat. ***What it is NOT:*** neither a forum for critiquing each other's work, nor shameless self-promoting your projects or groups. You pay for the time you spend, and have access to coffee, tea, and wifi. **AND FINALLY ...** * Register in advance, and only if you will join us in-person. * Update your RSVP if you cannot make it. * Please be respectful and considerate with our writing colleagues. ***Stay tuned for location updates!*** [Events in Paris, FR](https://www.meetup.com/find/fr--paris/)

2 attendees

PLU Open Mic

Thu, Oct 8, 6:00 PM

Paris Lit Up Open Mic (PLU) Every Thursday hosted in English with performances in any language (or no language at all!) at the historic home of French Slam poetry, Culture Rapide (103 Rue Julien Lacroix, 75020). If you would like to read, dance, sing, or express yourself in any way, sign up is open and free to all, starting at 20.00-ish. We go until we drop or run out of performers! Plus, each week featured performers from around the world are invited to strut their stuff before our rowdy but respectful audience. For this week's special guest, see: https://www.instagram.com/parislitup www.facebook.com/ParisLitUp

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